![]() ![]() Don’t overreact to a surprising playoff run and don’t chase immediate gratification. Given Barrett’s improvement last season and the presence of 2020-21 NBA Comeback Player of the Year Julius Randle, this would be a contender back east.Coming off their first postseason appearance in seven years, the Knicks’ plan last summer was simple. As for the guard, the idea of moving on to a larger market to build his brand could be something of interest.įrom New York’s perspective, it adds a legit star in Mitchell to become the face of the franchise. In fact, their brass had a presence in Utah during the Jazz playoff run. Mitchell has been linked to the Knicks on a near never-ending loop. Barrett, Evan Fournier, three first-round picks Donovan mitchell stts free#Related: Winners and losers from NBA free agency Day 1 Donovan Mitchell trade to the New York Knicks Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Donovan Mitchell are all 20-points per game scorers, would they have enough defense to balance out the roster? Who knows, but three stars is a great place to start, finding complementary pieces can be done later. Meanwhile the Pelicans would suddenly have a core that’s simply unfair. The Jazz may be able to coax an additional pick out of the Pels if they’re desperate, but this feels like a good starting point. McCollum may not be the piece an organization builds around but he’s a great complementary scorer who fits numerous systems. The Utah Jazz in this scenario would at least be getting a top-scoring backcourt, even if they’re not superstars. McCollum, Devonte’ Graham, two first-round picks Pelicans get: Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gay. ![]() Related: Miami Heat have made a trade offer for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell trade to the New Orleans Pelicans Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The Hornets would have a top-duo, whether they decide to retain Miles Bridges or not. From a shooting perspective, watch out, this team can break you down in a number of ways. LaMelo Ball has the vision of a shaman, and the length to make up for any defensive liabilities Mitchell may have. Of course the Hornets get the true prize here with Donovan Mitchell, putting together the ideal backcourt. The real coup is the four future firsts from a team that has yet to reach the playoffs. Gordon Hayward’s return to Utah is nice, he’ll help sell some additional tickets, but on a non-contender, it won’t matter much. He’s a starting-caliber player, but at 26, he is what he is for the most part. Kelly Oubre is a strong two-way player but he’s no one to build around. Look, the Utah Jazz may not be getting much back in terms of immediate production. Hornets get: Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gay.Jazz get: Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre, four future first round picks.Related: Donovan Mitchell and the NBA’s highest-paid players Donovan Mitchell trade to Charlotte Hornets Brian Westerholt-USA TODAY Sports The two first-round picks are just cherries on the top of the sundae. As long as he proves healthy, which there’s no reason to believe he won’t be, the Jazz could be getting a top-15 player. He may not be the scorer that Spida is, but he sure can defend. Maybe a Donovan Mitchell trade could entice one of them to stick around? Or maybe they’re already working to bring in Deandre Ayton? A Mitchell-Ayton pick-and-roll could be lethal.įor the Jazz, they get a new face of the franchise to replace Mitchell. Who knows what the Nets will look like with potential trades of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. This may seem like a strange deal on the surface, but it could work out wonderfully for both franchises. Jazz get: Ben Simmons, two first round picks.Related: Donovan Mitchell possibly becomes a trade option for the Miami Heat Donovan Mitchell gets sent to the Brooklyn Nets Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Meanwhile, maybe the Heat culture can get Mitchell to be a more consistent defender, taking his game to another level, the one we all know he has. Mitchell can be the primary scoring option, allowing Jimmy Buckets to take a slight backseat while keeping the focus on defense. ![]() The Heat get their highly-coveted third star, the one they need to get Jimmy Butler his well-deserved ring. ![]()
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